- Honda Acty
Infobox Automobile
name = Honda Acty
manufacturer =Honda
production = 1977–present
layout = Mid-engine,rear-wheel drive /four-wheel drive .
class =Microvan
body_style =Van Pickup truck
predecessor =Honda Vamos
similar =Daewoo Damas
Daewoo LaboDaihatsu Hijet
Kia TownerMaruti Omni Suzuki Carry The Honda Acty is a series ofmicrovan s by Japanese automakerHonda , designed for the domestic market. They are classified asKei truck s, with very small overall dimensions, and a very small engine displacement (660cc or lower). They are designed to be economical, agile work vehicles, and generally lack luxury options, althoughair conditioning andpower steering are available along with various trim, decoration, and customization options."Acty" is short for "Activity", according to the Japanese Wikipedia article.
The base price of the pickup model is ¥777,000 (approximately $7,300
USD ), with the van starting at ¥1,060,500 (approximately $9,950 USD) as of July 2008. The base model is mid-engine, rear drive.Four-wheel drive is available as an option on all vans, and all but one model of pickup truck, making the Acty one of a handful of mid-engine, AWD vehicles that are not designed assupercar s.The Acty is powered by a 12-valve
straight-3 gasoline engine making 34 kW (45.5 hp) at 5500 rpm and 60 Nm (37 ft·lb) at 5000 rpm.Australian versions
As a bit of an oddity, the Acty was sold during 1982 in Australia, but was made unavailable inside of
Sydney due to concerns byHonda that the vehicle was under-powered for the hilly terrain.External links
* [http://www.honda.co.jp/ACTY/truck/ Honda Acty Truck webpage]
* [http://www.honda.co.jp/ACTY/van/ Honda Acty Van webpage]
* [http://www.kei-cars.com/index_files/acty_info.htm Honda Acty Street and Truck Specifications via Kei Cars Canada]
* [http://thisoldhonda.org/generations_detail.php?ID=42 ThisOldHonda.org Acty]
* [http://www.minitrucktalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=7 Honda Acty Talk and Information]
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